variants also lavalliere
Definition of lavalierenext
as in pendant
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist gave his girlfriend a golden lavaliere engraved with his name

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pendant
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  • When rummaging through a jewelry box, look for brooches, pendants, and rings.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The lounge, entered via a courtyard, is anchored by a large alabaster pendant lamp suspended above a hefty marble table topped with glossy green apples.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Lavaliere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavaliere. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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